Another star footballer has joined a startups lineup.
Dalot has invested 1mn in the company, which has developed an innovative approach to nutrition.
Founded in 2019, Bioniq analyses blood test biomarkers to create customised supplements for athletes.
The recipes are created by an algorithm trained on over 6 million biochemicaldatapoints.
Dalot has received his own personalised formula, which he credits for enhancing his performances on the pitch.
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Ive seen the results for myself.
Dalots investment comesjust monthsafter a separate cash injection from Ronaldo, which pushed the startups valuation to $82mn.
Shortly after, Bioniq reported that its total user base had tripled in 2024.
A fitness obsessive, Ronaldo raved about Bioniqs physical benefits.
Its about aligning with a shared vision for health, performance, and longevity, he said.
I have been using their products myself for almost three years.
Spains Gerard Pique and Englands Rio Ferdinand have also made notable bets.
Perhaps the busiest investor in the lineup is Mario Gotze.
For startups, the involvement of footballers offers more than just financial backing.
With their fame, fanbases, and industry connections, they can provide powerful platforms for growth.
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Story byThomas Macaulay
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He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
